microfiber

noun

mi·​cro·​fi·​ber ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər How to pronounce microfiber (audio)
Synonyms of microfibernext
: a fine usually soft polyester fiber
also : a fabric made from such fibers

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Wayfair has hundreds of on-sale quilts, but the best picks feature breathable linen, cool-to-the-touch percale cotton, and lightweight washed microfiber. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026 Follow up with a clean, dry microfiber cloth for a streak-free finish. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 Use a disinfecting wipe or lightly dampen a microfiber cloth instead of spraying electronics directly. Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 Sleep experts say synthetic materials like polyester, microfiber, and nylon are the worst for hot sleepers. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microfiber

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microfiber was in 1966

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“Microfiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microfiber. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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microfiber

noun
mi·​cro·​fiber
ˈmī-krō-ˌfī-bər
: a thin soft polyester fiber

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